The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the north west of England. This will come into force from 4pm this afternoon, Wednesday, and it will remain in place through to 10am ...

Experts have also warned that Wednesday’s jump in inflation could bring further headaches for mortgage borrowers.

Tanaiste Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin both condemned the proposal to examine the broadcaster’s objectivity.

A sharp rise in vehicle breakdowns has been reported as yellow snow and ice warnings continue in parts of the UK. Many drivers’ batteries failed on Wednesday morning due to cold weather, the RAC said.